Hey there, I'm Melissa!
My photographic style is often described as clean, crisp and natural. I focus on relaxed posing and true-to-colour editing. I want my clients to have classic newborn portraits that stand the test of time.
classic & timeless imagery
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the experience
Luxury
hamilton newborn photographer
when you bring your brand new baby home, you want to savour every moment because as we all know, they grow and change every single day! they will only be this tiny once, and i can tell you from experience that the moments are long but the years are short. capturing beautiful professional imagery of your sweet baby is something that you will cherish for your whole lifetime.
here at moments by melissa miller, i will take care of absolutely everything for you. all you need to do is bring your baby and relax in my comfortable parent lounge while I work my magic gently posing your little one. some parents have even caught up on some much needed sleep during the session.
My newborn sessions include parent, sibling and family images at no extra cost. I have over a decade of experience posing newborns with young children safely, so don't worry if you've got an energetic toddler in tow.
If needed, I can pose the sibling and newborn separately and merge them during post-processing after the session.
We will work together prior to the session to plan the best way to achieve beautiful family portraits based on your family's needs.
My studio is equipped with anything and everything that is needed for your session, all you need to bring is baby.
For baby, my prop room is stocked with hundreds of props, wraps, tiny outfits and accessories in every colour you could think of.
For you, my parent lounge is stocked with hot and cold beverages, snacks, a comfy couch and Netflix.
fully stocked studio
include the family
lifestyle
or perhaps a
newborn session in your own
home
is more what you're looking for...
well i've got you covered there too!
Lifestyle Newborn Sessions are done when baby is a wee bit older - around 6 weeks. For these sessions I love to capture awake babies with their unique expressions and personalities.
The session takes place in the comfort of your own home and the posing is much more relaxed and candid. I am able to focus more on your connections with each other in the loving home you have created which is truly a special experience for everyone.
We can include furry family members as well, which is one of my favourite parts - I LOVE dogs!
lifestyle newborn session
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baby led session
Studio newborn sessions are usually around 3 hours in length to allow ample time for soothing, feeding and making sure baby is completely comfortable. My ultimate goal is to achieve the sleepy curled-up poses, but if baby is wide awake then I will utilize the time by getting eye-open images to showcase their little expressions. Baby runs the show!
We will pause at any point if baby is hungry or needs a bum change, and with the exception of breast feeding, I will do everything for you. You don't need to lift a finger while you are here. I want this to be a mini vacation for new parents.
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the experience
Luxury
hamilton newborn photographer
when you bring your brand new baby home, you want to savour every moment because as we all know, they grow and change every single day! they will only be this tiny once, and i can tell you from experience that the moments are long but the years are short. capturing beautiful professional imagery of your sweet baby is something that you will cherish for your whole lifetime.
here at moments by melissa miller, i will take care of absolutely everything for you. all you need to do is bring your baby and relax in my comfortable parent lounge while I work my magic gently posing your little one. some parents have even caught up on some much needed sleep during the session.
fully stocked studio
My studio is equipped with anything and everything that is needed for your session, all you need to bring is baby.
For baby, my prop room is stocked with hundreds of props, wraps, tiny outfits and accessories in every colour you could think of.
For you, my parent lounge is stocked with hot and cold beverages, snacks, a comfy couch and Netflix.
READ MORE
lifestyle
or perhaps a
newborn session in your own
home
is more what you're looking for...
well i've got you covered there too!
Lifestyle Newborn Sessions are done when baby is a wee bit older - around 6 weeks. For these sessions I love to capture awake babies with their unique expressions and personalities.
The session takes place in the comfort of your own home and the posing is much more relaxed and candid. I am able to focus more on your connections with each other in the loving home you have created which is truly a special experience for everyone.
We can include furry family members as well, which is one of my favourite parts - I LOVE dogs!
lifestyle newborn session
reach out to your hamilton newborn photographer today!
book
the experience
Luxury
hamilton newborn photographer
when you bring your brand new baby home, you want to savour every moment because as we all know, they grow and change every single day! they will only be this tiny once, and i can tell you from experience that the moments are long but the years are short. capturing beautiful professional imagery of your sweet baby is something that you will cherish for your whole lifetime.
here at moments by melissa miller, i will take care of absolutely everything for you. all you need to do is bring your baby and relax in my comfortable parent lounge while I work my magic gently posing your little one. some parents have even caught up on some much needed sleep during the session.
include the family
My newborn sessions include parent, sibling and family images at no extra cost. I have over a decade of experience posing newborns with young children safely, so don't worry if you've got an energetic toddler in tow.
If needed, I can pose the sibling and newborn separately and merge them during post-processing after the session.
We will work together prior to the session to plan the best way to achieve beautiful family portraits based on your family's needs.
READ MORE
lifestyle
or perhaps a
newborn session in your own
home
is more what you're looking for...
well i've got you covered there too!
Lifestyle Newborn Sessions are done when baby is a wee bit older - around 6 weeks. For these sessions I love to capture awake babies with their unique expressions and personalities.
The session takes place in the comfort of your own home and the posing is much more relaxed and candid. I am able to focus more on your connections with each other in the loving home you have created which is truly a special experience for everyone.
We can include furry family members as well, which is one of my favourite parts - I LOVE dogs!
lifestyle newborn session
reach out to your hamilton newborn photographer today!
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behind the scenes
Artist
meet the
your baby will be in good hands! i have over a decade of experience working with newborns and have taken numerous courses covering newborn anatomy and safe posing practices. your baby's safety and comfort is my first priority.
the experience
Luxury
hamilton newborn photographer
when you bring your brand new baby home, you want to savour every moment because as we all know, they grow and change every single day! they will only be this tiny once, and i can tell you from experience that the moments are long but the years are short. capturing beautiful professional imagery of your sweet baby is something that you will cherish for your whole lifetime.
here at moments by melissa miller, i will take care of absolutely everything for you. all you need to do is bring your baby and relax in my comfortable parent lounge while I work my magic gently posing your little one. some parents have even caught up on some much needed sleep during the session.
fully stocked studio
My studio is equipped with anything and everything that is needed for your session, all you need to bring is baby.
For baby, my prop room is stocked with hundreds of props, wraps, tiny outfits and accessories in every colour you could think of.
For you, my parent lounge is stocked with hot and cold beverages, snacks, a comfy couch and Netflix.
READ MORE
lifestyle
or perhaps a
newborn session in your own
home
is more what you're looking for...
well i've got you covered there too!
Lifestyle Newborn Sessions are done when baby is a wee bit older - around 6 weeks. For these sessions I love to capture awake babies with their unique expressions and personalities.
The session takes place in the comfort of your own home and the posing is much more relaxed and candid. I am able to focus more on your connections with each other in the loving home you have created which is truly a special experience for everyone.
We can include furry family members as well, which is one of my favourite parts - I LOVE dogs!
lifestyle newborn session
reach out to your hamilton newborn photographer today!
book
the experience
Luxury
hamilton newborn photographer
when you bring your brand new baby home, you want to savour every moment because as we all know, they grow and change every single day! they will only be this tiny once, and i can tell you from experience that the moments are long but the years are short. capturing beautiful professional imagery of your sweet baby is something that you will cherish for your whole lifetime.
here at moments by melissa miller, i will take care of absolutely everything for you. all you need to do is bring your baby and relax in my comfortable parent lounge while I work my magic gently posing your little one. some parents have even caught up on some much needed sleep during the session.
include the family
My newborn sessions include parent, sibling and family images at no extra cost. I have over a decade of experience posing newborns with young children safely, so don't worry if you've got an energetic toddler in tow.
If needed, I can pose the sibling and newborn separately and merge them during post-processing after the session.
We will work together prior to the session to plan the best way to achieve beautiful family portraits based on your family's needs.
READ MORE
lifestyle
or perhaps a
newborn session in your own
home
is more what you're looking for...
well i've got you covered there too!
Lifestyle Newborn Sessions are done when baby is a wee bit older - around 6 weeks. For these sessions I love to capture awake babies with their unique expressions and personalities.
The session takes place in the comfort of your own home and the posing is much more relaxed and candid. I am able to focus more on your connections with each other in the loving home you have created which is truly a special experience for everyone.
We can include furry family members as well, which is one of my favourite parts - I LOVE dogs!
lifestyle newborn session
reach out to your hamilton newborn photographer today!
book
products
Art!
professional photography focused on actual
your art should be displayed in your home and not in a folder on your computer
premium wall art
I offer a wide variety of premium wall art options that have been carefully curated and selected for their quality and beauty.
Custom mounted float frames, deckled prints with hand torn edges, and mounted acrylic prints are just a few of the options that I can't wait to show you.
Your art deserves a display that wows! All of my wall art is completely finished and ready to hang.
Collections feature a selection of 7x10 prints presented in 11x14 archival beveled mats.
The handmade timber keepsake box features an acrylic window and is available in 3 beautiful colours.
Collections are by far my most popular offering as they are very versatile. You can display your matted prints and even share some with family and friends.
Albums are assembled by hand with curated, high-quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom and passed on through the generations.
Our albums offer luxurious cover materials and several customization options to accent your professional imagery.
All albums come complete with a matching hand-crafted archival storage box.
heirloom albums
timber folio boxes
art is purchased separately at your private ordering appointment following your session
complimentary matching digital files are available with each art purchase
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products
Art!
professional photography focused on actual
your art should be displayed in your home and not in a folder on your computer
heirloom albums
Albums are assembled by hand with curated, high-quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom and passed on through the generations.
Our albums offer luxurious cover materials and several customization options to accent your professional imagery.
All albums come complete with a matching hand-crafted archival storage box.
Collections feature a selection of 7x10 prints presented in 11x14 archival beveled mats.
The handmade timber keepsake box features an acrylic window and is available in 3 beautiful colours.
Collections are by far my most popular offering as they are very versatile. You can display your matted prints and even share some with family and friends.
Albums are assembled by hand with curated, high-quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom and passed on through the generations.
Our albums offer luxurious cover materials and several customization options to accent your professional imagery.
All albums come complete with a matching hand-crafted archival storage box.
heirloom albums
timber folio boxes
art is purchased separately at your private ordering appointment following your session
complimentary matching digital files are available with each art purchase
SEE MORE
products
Art!
professional photography focused on actual
your art should be displayed in your home and not in a folder on your computer
timber folio boxes
Collections feature a selection of 7x10 prints presented in 11x14 archival beveled mats.
The handmade timber keepsake box features an acrylic window and is available in 3 beautiful colours.
Collections are by far my most popular offering as they are very versatile. You can display your matted prints and even share some with family and friends.
Collections feature a selection of 7x10 prints presented in 11x14 archival beveled mats.
The handmade timber keepsake box features an acrylic window and is available in 3 beautiful colours.
Collections are by far my most popular offering as they are very versatile. You can display your matted prints and even share some with family and friends.
Albums are assembled by hand with curated, high-quality materials to be cherished as an heirloom and passed on through the generations.
Our albums offer luxurious cover materials and several customization options to accent your professional imagery.
All albums come complete with a matching hand-crafted archival storage box.
heirloom albums
timber folio boxes
art is purchased separately at your private ordering appointment following your session
complimentary matching digital files are available with each art purchase
SEE MORE
investment
Creative
session fee includes:
in-person design consultation to discuss and plan every aspect of your custom portrait session
my time and talent during your newborn session, as well as full access to my stocked hamilton studio
in-person ordering appointment where you will view your images and select which beautiful products you want to purchase to showcase them
$250+hst
matching complimentary digital images are available with each art purchase.
wall art starts at $200
collections start at $990
reach out to your hamilton newborn photographer today!
book
faq
FAQ
consult and booking
in 2nd
trimester
welcome
baby
early or
late
doesn't
matter
contact
me
within
48 hours
schedule
session
7-12
days old
bring
baby to
studio
relax
and
netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, welcoming a new family member into the world. but let's be honest, it's also stressful and overwhelming and exhausting. i want your experience with your newborn session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton newborn photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
newborn photographer
hamilton newborn photographer
consult and booking
in 2nd trimester
welcome baby
early or late doesn't matter
contact me
within 48 hours
schedule session
7-12 days old
bring baby to studio
relax and netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
01.
when should i book my newborn session?
Ideally you should book your session in your 2nd trimester to ensure my availability as I only accept a limited number of due dates per month. Having said that though, if you're already past that point, it never hurts to ask. Hopefully I can squeeze you in!
01.
when should i book my newborn session?
Ideally you should book your session in your 2nd trimester to ensure my availability as I only accept a limited number of due dates per month. Having said that though, if you're already past that point, it never hurts to ask. Hopefully I can squeeze you in!
faq
FAQ
consult and booking
in 2nd
trimester
welcome
baby
early or
late
doesn't
matter
contact
me
within
48 hours
schedule
session
7-12
days old
bring
baby to
studio
relax
and
netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, welcoming a new family member into the world. but let's be honest, it's also stressful and overwhelming and exhausting. i want your experience with your newborn session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton newborn photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
newborn photographer
hamilton newborn photographer
consult and booking
in 2nd trimester
welcome baby
early or late doesn't matter
contact me
within 48 hours
schedule session
7-12 days old
bring baby to studio
relax and netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
02.
when will the session take place?
For studio sessions I like to aim for the 10 day mark give or take, though I have done successful newborn sessions all the way up to 3 weeks old. Obviously if baby is in NICU we will wait until everyone is healthy and comfortable at home. Lifestyle newborn sessions are done around 4-6 weeks as we want baby to be a bit more alert and expressive.
02.
when will the session take place?
For studio sessions I like to aim for the 10 day mark give or take, though I have done successful newborn sessions all the way up to 3 weeks old. Obviously if baby is in NICU we will wait until everyone is healthy and comfortable at home. Lifestyle newborn sessions are done around 4-6 weeks as we want baby to be a bit more alert and expressive.
faq
FAQ
consult and booking
in 2nd
trimester
welcome
baby
early or
late
doesn't
matter
contact
me
within
48 hours
schedule
session
7-12
days old
bring
baby to
studio
relax
and
netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, welcoming a new family member into the world. but let's be honest, it's also stressful and overwhelming and exhausting. i want your experience with your newborn session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton newborn photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
newborn photographer
hamilton newborn photographer
consult and booking
in 2nd trimester
welcome baby
early or late doesn't matter
contact me
within 48 hours
schedule session
7-12 days old
bring baby to studio
relax and netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
03.
how long will it take?
my toddler is busy!
Studio newborn sessions can take up to 3 hours as it is completely baby led and we will likely need to stop for feeds. I do have a small play area to keep siblings entertained, but I always recommend that we plan to do family photos at the beginning and then your older child(ren) can leave with dad or a grandparent for the remainder of the session so you can just relax.
03.
how long will it take? my toddler is busy!
Studio newborn sessions can take up to 3 hours as it is completely baby led and we will likely need to stop for feeds. I do have a small play area to keep siblings entertained, but I always recommend that we plan to do family photos at the beginning and then your older child(ren) can leave with dad or a grandparent for the remainder of the session so you can just relax.
faq
FAQ
consult and booking
in 2nd
trimester
welcome
baby
early or
late
doesn't
matter
contact
me
within
48 hours
schedule
session
7-12
days old
bring
baby to
studio
relax
and
netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, welcoming a new family member into the world. but let's be honest, it's also stressful and overwhelming and exhausting. i want your experience with your newborn session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton newborn photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
newborn photographer
hamilton newborn photographer
consult and booking
in 2nd trimester
welcome baby
early or late doesn't matter
contact me
within 48 hours
schedule session
7-12 days old
bring baby to studio
relax and netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
04.
what should we wear for family poses?
We will discuss this in detail at your initial design consultation and I'm always available anytime to consult on outfit choices before the session day. You will also receive an in-depth welcome guide upon booking that has extensive information to help you prepare for your portrait session, including outfit suggestions.
04.
what should we wear for family poses?
We will discuss this in detail at your initial design consultation and I'm always available anytime to consult on outfit choices before the session day. You will also receive an in-depth welcome guide upon booking that has extensive information to help you prepare for your portrait session, including outfit suggestions.
faq
FAQ
consult and booking
in 2nd
trimester
welcome
baby
early or
late
doesn't
matter
contact
me
within
48 hours
schedule
session
7-12
days old
bring
baby to
studio
relax
and
netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, welcoming a new family member into the world. but let's be honest, it's also stressful and overwhelming and exhausting. i want your experience with your newborn session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton newborn photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
newborn photographer
hamilton newborn photographer
consult and booking
in 2nd trimester
welcome baby
early or late doesn't matter
contact me
within 48 hours
schedule session
7-12 days old
bring baby to studio
relax and netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
05.
does the baby really balance like that?
Not by themselves, no. For any of the poses that look like baby is holding their own head up (like the one above with the kitten), it is done safely as a composite image which means it's 2 images merged into one. My hand is supporting the weight of baby's head at all times. Your baby's safety is my number one priority!
05.
does the baby really balance like that?
Not by themselves, no. For any of the poses that look like baby is holding their own head up (like the one above with the kitten), it is done safely as a composite image which means it's 2 images merged into one. My hand is supporting the weight of baby's head at all times. Your baby's safety is my number one priority!
faq
FAQ
consult and booking
in 2nd
trimester
welcome
baby
early or
late
doesn't
matter
contact
me
within
48 hours
schedule
session
7-12
days old
bring
baby to
studio
relax
and
netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week
after
session
select
favourite
images
pick up
beautiful
products
ready in
4-6 weeks
order
beautiful
products
Timeline
the
this is such a momentous time in your life, welcoming a new family member into the world. but let's be honest, it's also stressful and overwhelming and exhausting. i want your experience with your newborn session to be as easy and enjoyable as possible. here is the process in a nutshell.
Book your session with the best Hamilton newborn photographer! When you choose Moments by Melissa Miller to capture your important memories, you don't need to worry about a thing. From the initial consultation all the way through to having your premium portrait products displayed in your home, every detail is covered with care.
hamilton
newborn photographer
hamilton newborn photographer
consult and booking
in 2nd trimester
welcome baby
early or late doesn't matter
contact me
within 48 hours
schedule session
7-12 days old
bring baby to studio
relax and netflix
2-3 hours
ordering appointment
1 week after session
select favourite images
pick up beautiful products
ready in 4-6 weeks
order beautiful products
06.
what happens after the session?
Your Ordering Appointment will be scheduled for approximately one week following your session. At that time you will come back into the studio to view your images, make your product selections and place your product order.
06.
what happens after the session?
Your Ordering Appointment will be scheduled for approximately one week following your session. At that time you will come back into the studio to view your images, make your product selections and place your product order.
contact me
send it
Let me know what kind of session you're interested in and I'd be happy to send you some more information about the booking process and scheduling a consultation.
Please allow 24 hours for a response (during business hours).